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getty — Splash in the moonlight
Published: 2006-02-28 11:32:51 +0000 UTC; Views: 28010; Favourites: 938; Downloads: 2220
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A mermaid junps out of water, exposing her eye-catching shape to the moonlight....was not what I was supposed to draw. XD
I thought I was going to draw a girl with goldfish's fins and with her legs intact, but as I proceeded with the sketch, I felt it was not fitting the scene. Instead of clinging to the primary idea I switched to a mermaid.
On the whole I enjoyed painting it. After I got over the terrible artist's block I had last year, I noticed something in my mind had changed again. I don't know what it is, nor can I explain it, but it could be another turning point which could direct me to the next step.
Artistic expression and drips are probably OK. While anatomy, water surface, drips from the tail and the splash could have had better expression.
I tried putting sparkles as well, only to find that the calm atmosphere was spoiled with garish glitters, eventually I decided not to adopt the decorated version, which I believe was right.
Anyway, it was a good start as the first step of self training, I suppose.
Everything from sketch through final effects done on Photoshop6 as usual.
I hope you like it.
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my gosh did I leave a comment yet? XD I love the atmosphere in this piccie! the colors are used great as ecspected from you, getty
could you tell me one thing:
how's your picture size, when your working? and your srush size for the outlines while working?
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I paint a picture as WYSIWYG, so posted pictures are real-sized. When I'm doing lineart the size of brushes is one pixel, with its strength about 60%.
Thank you!
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oh I know WYSIWYG ^^ okay thanks for the information, now I can imagine better how you're working
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A very nice picture indeed. The coloring is so well done. Excellent job.
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This is very dreamy and accented, with a strong sense of movement sans blur, a feeling further reinforced by the good choice of angle. I'm very glad you left the sparkles out as I think that would likely have proven distracting, especially as the delicate water splashes already lend the "glitter" effect to the piece. Very nice!
(random question: are you part of a doujin circle by any chance? Just curious) ^^
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Thank you very much! I think the composition was good this time.
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Wow! Great pose and the water is gorgeous! Can't wait to see more.
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Thank you very much, and I'll try!
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OMG O___O
Perdyyy ;_____; 
I love the hightlight so muchhhh ;v;
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Thank you mayu-chaaan!!
I know I made many mistakes. XD Yet you encourage me, and I appreciate it!
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Lol, I just saw it days later, but wow! you're amazing. Beautiful picture!
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Wow, it's beautiful! There's... honestly nothing more I can say then that.
(Totally FAVES it!)
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Thanks for the complement, and the fav!
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thats pretty, her body isnt as realiztic as it could be...but unless youre a freak like me its not noticable
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Haha, maybe it's one of the mistakes I made. Thanks anyway!
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thats pretty, her body isnt as realiztic as it could be...but unless youre a freak like me its not noticable
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the water pops... the water is incredibly done... way to go pops
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*pushes eyes back into head* *squelch* woah awesome work the lighting and shiny textures are amazing but the back of her tail confuses me a little...
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Haha, the back of her tail isn't really well done, I think. Thanks anyway!
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wowwie...~ o.o
The effects are stunning ......!! I've never envied your talent more ... >.> Must +fav <33
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Thank you very much for the complement and the fav+! ^^/
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daaaaaaaaaaaaamnnnnnnnnn T.T I LOVE IT!
YOUR STYLE YOUR DRAW!! WOOO EVERYTHING O__O TOP IDOL! OMG OMG OMG.!!
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Thanks for the complement!! I feel really glad that you love my style!
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ò__o OF COURSE I LOVE ITTT!!
FAV NOW *i'm really very happy *____* you are really a great artist *
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man, the position and angle of her body is PERFECT. thats soo awesome. wonderful job!
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Thanks for the complement! ^^/
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Wow very nice getty! I like the pose u did for the little mermaid, the scene is just wonderful!!
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Thank you! If you enjoyed the scene I'm glad.
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The water on the end of her fin seems more gooey than liquidy, but otherwise, it's so eye-catching and stunning, especially her form. I like how you mixed her warm colors perfectly with the cool colors of the bg.
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Yes, I think the water's strange too. I need to learn better expression of water.
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It's special crystal water. OwOb
Another wonderful piece, Getty-sama! Beautiful lighting. ^^ Love how you didn't ignore the fact that water is present and put the flowly texture on the mermaid. >w<~ Adds a wonderful feel. ^^
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Haha, I guess the water looks a bit strange. 
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@w@ I dun normally reply to replied comments... but I didn't mean the water to look strange. @w@ Maybe different, but not in a bad sense. >_<'
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Ah, sorry, I didn't mean it serious either. I knew your comment were not in a bad sense, and I really appreciate it.
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Wow it looks so pretty, I love thw way you did the water
Great colouring and picture!!!
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